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Boaz: meaning and origin

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Boaz

“Swiftness, strength”

Gender
👦 Boy
Origin
✡️ Hebrew
Letters · syllables
4 · 1
Starts with
B

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About the name Boaz

Boaz is a boy’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “swiftness, strength”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.

Boaz is a biblical name, found in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, which is one reason it has been used for centuries in English-speaking families.

More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.

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Questions and answers

What does the name Boaz mean?

Boaz is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: swiftness, strength.

Is Boaz a boy or girl name?

Boaz is usually given to boys.

How many syllables does Boaz have?

Boaz has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.